Why Jared Leto's Joker Was So Weird

Screen Rant

By Shaurya Thapa

Published 3 days ago

Jared Leto is no longer the Joker of DC Extended Universe but there's something about his take on the character that continues to divide fans.

Jared Leto's portrayal of the Joker was controversial and divided fans, with his over-the-top performance and modern appearance deviating from traditional depictions of the character.
Leto's method acting and dedication to staying in character led to on-set pranks and unconventional approaches to understanding the Joker's unstable psyche.
Despite limited screen time, Leto's Joker displayed toxic traits, such as gaslighting and physical and mental abuse towards Harley Quinn, staying true to the character's comic book counterpart.